Pros

Rugged, reliable, comfortable, well handling, power on tap when needed.

Cons

If you dont need a truck and value smaller, super high fuel economy cars...don't buy this vehicle

65

Stellar Performer. The Best Vehicle Ive Ever Owned, Hands Down! —
My Ram has taken me all over this great country, to both coasts and everywhere in between. It has a been a rock solid and dependable machine with impressive ergonomics and performance. The truck is now showing 190,000 on the odometer with a near-perfect record as regards reliability. It has never left me stranded. It still looks decent and runs strong. With proper maintenance I see no reason that this truck couldn't go another 100,000 miles or more. It is fun to drive and with great styling I would have no problems recommend owning one of these great trucks to anyone.

Pros

the power

Cons

fuel economy

45

Ram —
its a beast! its been in my family since '97 and has never let us down. its amazing in
the winter and off-roading. the fuel economy could use a lot of improvement but
thats the only problem with it. the braking is perfect!

Pros

powerfull

Cons

gas milage

925

Trucks Gotta Love Em —
pretty good engine plenty of power lots of fun and works rather well as a daily driver just not perfectly guzzles gas and as it's old it costs a bit to maintain parts are pretty inexpensive and it's pretty easy to work on

Pros

been good to me

Cons

wasn't very well taken care of by previous owners

925

Great First Truck —
It's old and has a lot of miles, but it got me across country to drop my kids off with family in Arizona from Savannah so it can't be all bad. they just don't make trucks like they used to

Pros

Reliable and best truck I've owned so far. No problems if you treat it right and maintance it.

Cons

Nothing really. It has a 360 so its not that good on gas

95

Bad Ass Truck —
Performance is good on the truck. Braking is good, so far the handling is good as well and acceleration is good for a stock motor. Appearance is beautiful inside andout. Hasn't had any major repairs. It costs the same or less than any other full size truck. This truck is a blast to drive.

Pros

off road and towing capability

Cons

gas mileage

35

1997 Dodge Ram 1500 —
great truck for someone on a budget rides great. There are maintanence
issues but it is a 16 year old work truck. Gas guzzler but good power out
of it. Ton of fun off road mine has personally pulled out many jeeps and a
hummer from some off road spots.

Pros

The power that helps me pass people.

Cons

Its very very old.

35

The Tank —
I like it has character. Such as, the dents, rust, and straches. Dislike how much I have to pay of gas and repairs. I feel the body is not the way it used to be at all. It needs a lot of work. I feel with the proper care and handling the truck could get a lot more years. The truck has 180,000 miles and thats awesome. I put it through a lot of abuse over the years.

Pros

4 wheel drive when you need it

Cons

just a good ole truck

45

Everyone Needs A 4x4 In The Fleet —
Winter in Michigan without a 4x4 would be foolish, this truck is always ready to go when its called upon, was sluggish until the catalytic converter was changed, ball joints are always an issue with the Dodge trucks but chalk that up to maintenance and move on

Pros

The pros are it looks good, drives good.

Cons

The gas mpg is awful...

25

Great, Kind Of Expensive To Have Though. —
Well i like how it looks but i don't like how much i have to work on the engine so much and how much it cost to fill it. love how it drives with the 4x4 it can climb in speed and make the girls go crazy for you. overall its a great truck to drive if you have the right kind of money!

Pros

It's a truck. Every one needs a truck for something

Cons

gas guzzler only about 14 to 16 MPG

25

It's A Truck —
Well I like that I only paid about 500 bucks for it. I borrowed it from my Father-in-law for a few months before I bought it. while borrowing I put about 800 bucks worth of repairs so in reality I got it for about $1300. It's a good all around truck for hauling things and getting work done around the house.

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It's Defently A Ram .By Jeromey

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I Loved This TruckBy duanecwhite

This was a great truck. I bought it brand new and put all but maybe 2000 of it's 220,000 miles on it during my 13 years with it. I always took care of it and the truck looked awesome when I finally t...
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I Would Buy AnotherBy LTCRTD

Steering is loosy goosy but I love the truck it rides well and always starts right up. The vehicle is susceptible to rust. spare tire is in a bad place under the bed of the truck, Bad steering seems...
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Wife Named It Rambo, Plus Buying Tips For Almost Any Car/truck/suvBy ichap003

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BeastBy Anarchy32

This vehicle was a great vehicle. It ran great and drove smooth. It was very nice looking and clean. It was really roomy and comfortable to drive. There was a lot of storage space. Overall just a grea...
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Its A Dodge. Im A Dodge Fanatic.By NamELesSNinjALo

I love it. It has plenty of power and response. Dodges are far more reliable, as well as easier to maintain if you purchase them relatively new and keep the maintenance up on them. Any vehicle is. Thi...
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Always Having People LookBy DodgeRam6985

Really cant wait to get the truck back so I can get back to driving it. Nothing like being the biggest on the road and having it all to yourself. Drove it to mrytle beach n back n loved every minute e...
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